Kentucky is home to the famous ‘Kentucky Fried Chicken,’ which consists of chicken fried in a secret original recipe involving a blend of 11 herbs.
Regional specialities:
• Kentucky Fried Chicken.
• Country ham, which is usually cured for a few years to strengthen its flavour.

Country music is very popular in many of the bars and clubs in Kentucky, which is not surprising for a State that has produced stars such as Billy Ray Cyrus, Crystal Gayle, Loretta Lynn and Dwight Yoakam. Jazz performances take place at Glassworks on Market Street, Louisville.

Berea is Kentucky’s arts and craft capital. Local shops sell pottery, woodwork, jewellery, quilts and weaving. The largest hand-weaving studio in the USA, The Churchill Weavers produces a quality collection of ladies accessories, blankets and neckties. Louisville is great for antique shopping. Popular antique shops in Louisville include Den of Steven and Joe Ley Antiques. In Western and Northern Kentucky, there is a variety of outlet malls in which to shop for bargains.